Popularity
- The name James has been ranked 16 in popularity for boys in the US since 2006.
- James is a classic that may be heading out of style. It ranked 3 in 1880 and reached an alltime high of 1, where it reigned from 1940 to 1952. It has gradually decreased in popularity, leaving the top 10 in 1993.
Reasons for Popularity
- It has been popular for so long that little James’ are often named after older James’.
- It has a variety of nicknames, including Jay, Jim, Jimmy and Jamie.
- It has religious significance.
Meaning
- See Jacob.
Alternate Spellings
Nicknames
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